Associate Consultant, Ottawa, Ontario

Global Public Affairs; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public affairs consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking an entry-level Associate Consultant. The role includes preparing briefs, supporting team activities, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills and have a post-secondary degree in a relevant field. This position offers a salary range of $60,000-$75,000 and requires no prior experience, making it ideal for recent graduates.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Collaborative team atmosphere

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms with diverse audiences.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials and presentations.
• Support team across files and practice activities.
• Monitor parliamentary activity.
• Organize meeting programs and coordinate follow-up.
• Engage with external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Understanding of legislative process

Detail-oriented

Ability to build relationships

Education

Post-secondary degree in politics or business

Job description

Overview

Global Public Affairs (Global) is looking for a talented, early career professional to join our Ottawa office as an Associate Consultant. This full-time position, based in Ottawa, offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country. The Associate Consultant role is an entry-level position for candidates with 0-2 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, proactive, a strategic thinker, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience in government, public policy, energy or communications is considered an asset but is not required. We are looking for a team player who is client service-oriented, organized across projects, and enjoys a fast-paced team atmosphere. Reporting to the federal Director of Global’s Energy, Environment and Resources practice group, this position offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with a well-connected network of colleagues across the country.

Global is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Global values inclusion and accessibility for all participants and is pleased to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodations, please contact Stephanie Elyea at [e-mail] or 613-866-2925 to make a request.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Associate Consultant position range is $60,000-$75,000. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. Please include reference number EER-4001 in the subject line of your email and in your cover letter. No phone calls, and only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, lists and communications products.
• Take a proactive role in supporting the team across files and internal practice activities, including capturing notes, follow-ups and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Monitor parliamentary activity and the policy development process.
• Organize meeting programs and coordinate follow-up.
• Engage with external stakeholders to gather information and facilitate coordination as part of a collaborative team outreach approach.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Understanding of the legislative and parliamentary process with an active interest in politics, the policy process, and current events.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written means with diverse audiences.
• Ability to build effective relationships to achieve individual and organizational success.
• Post-secondary degree in politics, business, public administration, or an energy, resource or environment-related discipline.
• Ability to register under the Lobbying Act, with no restrictions.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

About Global Public Affairs

Global Public Affairs is Canada’s largest privately owned public affairs firm. With offices across the country, we work with a diverse set of clients in multiple aspects of their business, providing strategic government relations and communications counsel and services—from research and strategy development to full project implementation. From our inception in 1995, we have built a track record of helping organizations meet their business objectives. Our guiding principle, From Insight to Impact, is at the heart of our work.